DIETITIAN (REG) - Part Time

ICFAI; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

ICFAI is seeking a Registered Dietitian to screen, assess, and develop nutrition care plans for hospital and skilled nursing patients. The role involves managing clinical staff, ensuring JCAHO/compliance, and educating patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The position requires NC licensure as an RD or LD, with provisional licensure acceptable if RD/LDN is obtained within one year of hire, and at least basic computer skills in Office apps.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian and licensed to practice in NC (LD or LDN) or have current NC provisional licensure with RD/LDN within 1 year of hire.
• One year work experience as a Registered Clinical Dietitian preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, customers, and support staff.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher.

Responsibilities

• Screens, assesses and develops care plans for hospital and skilled nursing patients to ensure nutritional needs are met.
• Helps manage clinical staff and participates in interdisciplinary hospital teams.
• Educates inpatients, outpatients and community participants about nutrition.
• Has full access to patient health information.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

RD license NC or provisional NC licensure

Provisional NC licensure must obtain RD/LDN within 1 year

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Publisher

Job description

Description

Screens, assesses and develops care plans for hospital and skilled nursing patients to ensure nutritional needs are being met. Helps manage clinical staff, ensures JCAHO compliance, educates inpatients, outpatients and community participants about nutrition, and participates in interdisciplinary hospital teams to guarantee quality nutrition services and patient satisfaction. Has full access to patient health information.

Screens, assesses and develops care plans for hospital and skilled nursing patients to ensure nutritional needs are being met. Helps manage clinical staff, ensures JCAHO compliance, educates inpatients, outpatients and community participants about nutrition, and participates in interdisciplinary hospital teams to guarantee quality nutrition services and patient satisfaction. Has full access to patient health information.

Requirements

• Registered as a Dietitian (RD) and license to practice as a Dietician in NC (LD or LDN) or current NC provisional licensure. If provisional licensure must obtain RD/LDN within one year of hire.
• One year work experience as a Registered Clinical Dietician preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively; both verbal and written, with clients, customers, and support staff
• Proficiency in the use of computers and business software to include: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher.
• Ability to follow instructions, prioritize work and complete multiple sequential tasks in a process.
• Work well under stressful conditions and be able to handle a variety of work situations with frequent interruptions and still meet deadlines.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Job-Specific Standards

• Proficiency in medical nutrition therapy, conducting standardized nutritional assessments, and utilizing electronic health records.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, and speaking skills to counsel patients and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Capacity to interpret and apply peer-reviewed food and nutrition research into safe, practical dietary plans.
• Provides nutrition expertise to interdisciplinary teams and organizational committees.
• Delivers nutrition services that support positive patient experiences and satisfaction goals.
• Responds promptly and professionally to patient concerns, requests, and feedback.

Reports To

Food Service Director and Clinical Nutrition Manager